The most reasonable way to get around the city is on foot and by metro (the metro is the main transport in Paris), fortunately, the distances at the stations are usually very short, and cannot be compared with Moscow. In rare cases, you can use buses.
Adventure lovers can also try a car if you are very scared by black Parisians in the metro, but you will have to watch the city from the car window while standing in a traffic jam. Parisians themselves prefer not to have a car. However, for trips outside of Paris, a car can be very useful, given the difficulties with transport and the French’s not very good knowledge of any foreign languages.
Metro
It surrounds the entire city with a dense network of stations. There is a metro near every famous attraction, usually the name of both is the same (Louvre, Place de la Bastille, Arc de Triomphe).
The metro itself is not a very pleasant place: small carriages, narrow passages, ugly stations, a lot of suspicious characters. So keep a closer eye on things.
Entering and exiting the carriage either by pressing a button (in new carriages) or by turning a handle (in old carriages). In many cases, you can exit the station using the same ticket you used to enter. There may even be checks just at the crossing, when a group of inspectors stops everyone and checks for a valid ticket.
The platforms, unlike the Moscow metro, are located not in the center, between the tracks, but on the sides. Moreover, at some stations, in order to move from one side to the other, you need to exit the metro and enter again (+ another ticket!), so be careful when entering the platform to see if this is the right direction.
The metro consists of 16 lines. It operates daily from 5 am to half past midnight (on weekends - until half past two), with intervals between trains of 2 - 3 minutes during rush hour and 5 - 10 minutes at normal times. The arrival time of the next train is displayed on the electronic board at the station.
There are escalators, but in few places, so movement is mainly on the stairs. It can be difficult with suitcases and strollers.
Metro map
RER
These are regional trains that usually have several stops in Paris itself. Noticeably faster than the metro, but fewer stops around the city. There are 5 lines: A, B, C, D and E. Intervals between trains are 6 - 7 minutes. Inside Paris, trains stop at each of the indicated stops; outside the city, they stop differently, much like electric trains from Moscow.
RER tickets are required to enter and exit train platforms. The cost is determined by the zone. A ticket for a smaller zone means a fine as for traveling without a ticket.
Transilien
These are commuter trains departing from the main train stations in Paris. For example, from Montparnasse station you can get to Versailles (Versailles-Chantiers, ticket for zones 1 - 4). The RER C also goes to Versailles (the Versailles Rive Gauche stop is closest to the castle). You should not use RER C8 until Versailles Chantiers, it will be a very long detour.
Buses
Paris's fairly large extensive bus network is not as convenient as the metro due to traffic jams. It is worth going by bus if you have luggage/stroller, so as not to jump up and down the metro stairs.
Paris bus map
Night buses Noctilien
Noctilien's 47 routes operate around the city from 0:30 to 5:30. Tickets Forfait Navigo Semaine / Mois, Forfait Navigo Annuel, Imagin’R, Mobilis valid for night buses. In normal cases, the price is based on the t+ ticket. When transferring, the next ticket is used. All travel requires a Zone 1 and 2 ticket.
NOCTILIEN route map:
Ships
Boats ply along the Seine. You can buy a ticket for 1 day or 3 days and ride without restrictions, getting off and on many times. An ideal option for walking along the river, which cuts the city into two parts from west to east. Most of attractions (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Invalides, Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame) are in the immediate vicinity. You will have to walk far to the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre and Montparnasse.
Schedule of stops for regular flights along the Seine:
Bike
An extremely popular form of transport among Parisians. Fast, cheap and healthy!
There are many Vélib bike rental stations throughout the city, usually there is another station within 300 meters. Accepted upon payment credit cards with a chip. Subscription for 1 day - €1.70, for a week - €8, security deposit - €150. The first 30 minutes of rental are free, the next 30 minutes are €1, the next 30 minutes are €2 and so on. So you shouldn’t rent a bike for a long time; it’s better to change it at the next station.
If the bicycle saddle is turned the other way around, then the bicycle is broken (this happens often).
Those who come for a day, several days, a week or more, wanting to save on public transport, are looking for more economical travel options and... that's right! Regular ticket + tickets will literally ruin you if the transport is actively used. How to save on transport in Paris and how to choose the right travel card - this is what this article will be about.
Types of travel cards
There are four types of travel cards, which are beneficial under certain conditions (day of arrival, length of stay in the capital):
Paris Visite Day Pass
If you are in Paris in transit and plan to move through all five transport zones, for example, from the airport to Paris and back (respectively from the fifth to the first zone and back), it will be beneficial to purchase a Paris Visite pass.
There is also the opportunity to purchase a subscription for Paris itself and the nearest suburbs (zones 1-3), children from 4 to 12 years old are given a discount.
You can top up the card from one to five days, but I recommend using the card only for one-day use, with the condition of crossing the entire region, due to the inadequacy of prices.
Cost of travel throughout the Ile-de-France region (zones 1-5):
- 25.25 euros - adult ticket
- 12.60 euros - child ticket
For those coming with children under 12 years old, Paris Visite is an excellent option to save on train travel from the airport and around Paris during the day!
Navigo day pass
Navigo is suitable if you arrive from Friday to Sunday, with the condition of departure next week. In this case, the card is topped up for one day for travel from/to the airport, and then around Paris itself. Next, the card will need to be topped up for a week.
The price is fixed, there are no discounts for children.
- 17.80 euros - travel within the region
- 7.50 euros - travel around Paris
Mobilis day pass
If you arrive from Friday to Sunday, then you can purchase a Mobilis day pass. However, remember that the pass is not valid for all types of transport from the airport; you can get there by bus.
The price is fixed, there are no discounts for children.
- 7.50 euros - within Paris
- 17.80 euros - by region
Pass for children and youth – Jeunes Week-end
On weekends, Saturday and Sunday, children and youth under 26 years old have a reduced fare - Jeunes Week-end.
This is a ticket for the whole day, issued in exactly the same way as Mobilis. Enter the date, first and last name. It is possible to purchase various variations, both in Paris and in the region, at the price:
- 4.10 euros - within Paris
- 8.95 euros - by region
Navigo weekly pass
The only and most profitable option is Navigo. You can buy it for all those who arrive in Paris from Monday to Thursday inclusive; you can replenish it exclusively on these four days, so the replenishment will be valid until the end of the current week, that is, until Sunday.
It is replenished automatically for all five zones, the price is fixed, there are no discounts for children.
- 22.80 euros – replenishment for a week
- 5 euros - cost of a reusable card
General rules for using travel cards
1. Absolutely all travel passes must be issued. The Paris Visite, Mobilis, Jeunes Week-end pass must include your first and last name and date of use. When registering for Navigo, you will also need a photo.
2. The travel pass can only be used by one person whose details are indicated on the travel card. When checking tickets, the information on the travel card and your personal document must match.
Where to buy travel cards
Paris Visite, Mobilis, Jeunes Week-end passes can be purchased from ticket machines. Essentially, these are paper tickets with missing fields for entering data.
Navigos are sold at Relay newsstands, ticket offices, and information desks. After purchasing and registering the card, you will need to top up the card in a special machine, which is easy to find in the Paris metro.
So, the most profitable option is the Navigo weekly pass. For transit tourists and children under 12 years old, Paris Visite is suitable. For children and youth under 26 years of age, it will be beneficial to use weekend tickets. For others staying in Paris and not wanting to purchase a Navigo card, Mobilis will be an excellent alternative to a travel card within the city.
Updated: 08/05/2019How can a tourist get around Paris? What types of transport should I use?
- The easiest way is: walk! All the main attractions, from Notre Dame to the Arc de Triomphe, are in a straight line. Walking through the whole of Paris in a couple of hours is a very real task.
- Still, sometimes it’s easier to move on metro. Firstly, this is the fastest way, and secondly, it is easier to get to some attractions remote from the center of Paris: for example, Montmartre. Cost of one ticket: 1.7 euros.
- If you come to Paris for just a couple of days, then you should take advantage of the tourist by bus. With it you can quickly get around all the main attractions without thinking about the city map and the intricacies of the Parisian metro. You can get off at any stop, take a walk, and then continue the tour. However, the ticket will not be cheap: at least 25 euros per day.
- You can also pretend to be a Parisian and sit on Velib. In other words, use the bike rental system. There are 1,450 Velib parking lots in Paris, with them in all areas of the city. Rental price for one day: 1.7 euros (or 8 per week).
- The choice of a resident of Greater Paris (close and distant suburbs) is RER, fast train network. 5 REP lines cross Paris, and diverge in all directions of Ile-de-France. Tourists also use the RER, at least to get from Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport to the city center, as well as to get to Versailles.
- However, instead of REP you can take Taxi, although it is quite expensive in the French capital. You need to catch a taxi at special parking lots. If you prefer freedom, rent a car - electric car rental stations have recently appeared in Paris Autolib.
- But to be honest, the French capital is just as famous for its traffic jams as Moscow. That's why real Parisians prefer cars scooter so as not to simply waste time in traffic jams. By the way, the favorite brand of Parisians is the Italian Vespa.
- In 2013, the Paris City Hall plans to launch 3 branches river transport along the Seine(Vogueo). Moreover, ferries will be part of the public transport network in Paris, and a ride along the Seine will cost the same as taking the metro. In the meantime, tourists can use the Batobus tourist ferries: the same offer as on tour buses (audio guide + the ability to get off and on again at any of the 8 stations) for about the same money...
- Finally you can rollerblading around Paris! There are even special excursions for roller skaters, most of them free. Many French people, even adults, also use trottinettes.
- Visitors to the Le Bourget Air Show, among other things, have the opportunity to get to the salon on your private jet. All you need to do is reserve a place in the hangar in advance!
In this article I will talk in detail about the different types of urbantransport in Parisand I will try to give my maximum useful information for each of them.
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Metro
The entrance to the Parisian subway is usually markedletter "M"or a sign with the inscription"METRO". The spelling and color of this letter, unlike the Moscow metro, can be anything (red, yellow, gold, etc.). Tickets for travel are purchasedat the cash register or through a machine. But the usual cash desks are not at every entrance.
Ticket vending machines installedat the entrance to the metroand are indicated at the top by an image of a ticket with a logo. The machine menu is in 5 languages, includingin English. To travel you need to purchaseTicket t+(one trip for any type of transport in Paris).
With this ticket you can travel on the metro (with any number of transfers), RER (with the possibility of transferring from RER to the metro), on the funicular, as well as by bus and tram (with an unlimited number of transfers)within 90 minutes, but only by ground transport). You can also use the machinebuy a ticket to the airport. Vending machines accept paymentcoins or cards, rarely - paper money.
The most advantageous price is to purchase tickets not for 1 trip, but for 10 trips (Carnet). I advise you not to throw away your tickets until the end of the trip. You may find them useful when moving from a metro station to the RER and when exiting.
The Paris metro lines look a little more confusing than those in Moscow. But the main principle is the same -each line has its own number, color and name.
The main landmark at transfer stations ispointers with circles of the desired colorand numbers. The arrival time of the train is displayed on the board. The exit from the metro is marked with a sign"Sortie".
Attention: the doors in the metro car do not open automatically, as in Moscow. Here you need to pull the handle (exceptions are lines 14 and 1).
Parisian metro opening hours:6:00 – 00:30 (on weekends and holidays the metro operates an hour longer).
Official site Paris metro: ratp.fr
You can view and download the diagram in pdf.
Information on prices and types of tickets: ratp.fr
RER
This abbreviation in Paris meanshigh-speed commuter train network. (“Regional Express Metro”). RER linesshown on a general diagram with metro lines(they can be identified by the RER symbol). These are 5 lines - A, B, C, D, E. Each has its own color and is indicated by a letter. RER routes run both within the city itself and beyond.
Using the RER, it is convenient to get from the city center to train stations and airports, to Disneyland and other sites.
RER opening hours:6:00 – 00:30 (unlike the metro, the RER does not extend work on weekends).
Metro and RER zones
Zone 1 – Paris
Zone 2 - Stade de France and Vienna Woods
Zone 3 – Orly airport
Zone 4 – Versailles
Zone 5 – Disneyland and Charles de Gaulle Airport
Types of tickets
- Single Use Tickets(1 trip within the city) –1,90 €
- Carnet(10 trips within the city) —14,50 €
- Mobilis(pass for 1 day) —7,30 € (city), 20 € (city + all suburbs, including Versailles and Fontainebleau)
Paris Visite(tourist ticket valid for 1 to 5 days) –from 11.65 to 63.90 €(depending on the number of days and zone coverage). Entitles you to discounts at some museums and on the L'Open Tour bus.
For children under 4 years of age travel is free. From 4 to 10 years - a special rate, which is ½ the cost of an adult ticket.
Funicular
The same age as the Paris metro and the mostexotic type of urban transportin the city. There is one funicular in Paris, it is locatedin Montmartre. Its route is short but very picturesque. If you are too lazy to climb the steep steps of Montmartre, use the funicular, which will take you up in 1 minute.
Funicular operating hours:6:45 – 00:45 .
Buses and trams
Entry to the bus is carried outthrough the front dooron t and t+ tickets. Ticket t can be purchased directly from the driver (unlike Ticket t+, it does not give the right to transfer to another ground transport). On bus stops There are diagrams with bus routes. There are also boards at the stops with the bus schedule and arrival time.
Around townBuses with two-digit numbers run (buses with three-digit numbers go to the suburbs). Paris also has night bus routes -Noctilien. They work with 00:30 to 5:30 morning.
Trams– the oldest form of transport in Paris. The tram network consists of 4 lines, three of which connectsuburbs of Paris. Parisian trams look very modern and move almost silently. A single ticket is valid for travel, the same as for the metro and bus.
Bicycles for rent
This type of public transport, which is very popular in many European cities, cannot be ignored in Paris.PrincipleIts operation is as simple as possible - we take the bike at any rental point and return it to any point convenient for us.
Here you can see a diagram of where public bike rental points are located in Paris, as well as find out prices:velib.paris .
The first 30 minutes of bicycle rental is free, then further various options depending on the rental duration. Velib rental is open 24 hours a day.
Taxi
It is not customary to vote or catch cars while they are moving in Paris. Taxis can be taken at official parking lots marked with a sign.with the inscription “Taxis”. These places are immediately visible by the accumulation of cars with characteristic icons“Taxi Parisien”with colored light bulbs on top.
You need to get into the very first car in the queue. Keep in mind that in France it is not customary to sit in the front seat next to the driver in a taxi.
Payment for travel is by meter (which is completely unprofitable if the route runs through traffic jams).Taximoto (motor taxi). It is especially convenient in places where it is necessaryavoid traffic jams, but not everyone can use this slightly extreme means of transportation.
The transport system in Paris consists of buses, trams, metro, commuter trains RER, funiculars that connect all the districts and suburbs of the city. The company that owns the transport is called RATP. From the article you will learn about how to use public transport and the Paris metro, how and where to buy tickets, and you can also download a metro map.
Fare
Paris has a very confusing transport payment system, many zones with different fees, different types of travel cards, which are not so easy to understand. I will describe the main types of tickets and passes.
Single ticket T Ticket
Single ticket T+Ticket valid 90 minutes after composting, ticket price € 1,9 . With this ticket you can make transfers during the validity period. If you have validated a metro ticket, you can only use it to ride the metro; If you were validated on a bus, you can only travel by bus and tram. You can buy a book T+ 10 Tickets (Carnet de 10), consisting of 10 T+ Tickets worth € 14,9 . For children under 4 years of age, travel is free; for children aged 4-10 years, 10 T+ Tickets cost € 7,45 . Prices are for 2018.
Simple ticket T Ticket can be purchased from the driver vehicle, you cannot transfer to another transport using it, ticket price € 2 .
Mobilis travel card
Mobilis; 1-day pass; ticket prices vary depending on the coverage area. Zone 1–2: €7.50, Zones 1–3: €10, Zones 1–4: €12.40, Zones 1–5 €17.80.
The Mobilis pass is valid for a specific day. Those. If you bought a ticket in the evening, it will expire at 24.00. The ticket shows the holder's first and last name without a photograph, but ticket inspectors may ask for identification.
Paris Visite Pass
Paris Visite is a pass valid for a certain number of zones and days. This pass gives discounts to museums. You do not need a photo to purchase this pass. The data in the table is for 2018, the price is per adult, there is a discount for children.
| 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 5 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1-3 | € 12 | € 19,50 | € 26,65 | € 38,35 |
| Zone 1-5 | € 25,25 | € 38,35 | € 53,75 | € 65,80 |
Navigo travel card
If you come to Paris for a week or longer and plan to travel a lot by public transport, then it is beneficial to buy a travel pass Navigo Decouverte. The regular Navigo map is only available to Paris residents. The Navigo Découverte pass costs € 5 , the cost of a weekly pass is € 22,80 , for a month € 73,00 , for a year € 827,20 . You can buy a travel card at large metro stations and tobacco kiosks; you need a photo to purchase it.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets for the whole public transport sold at every metro station in ticket offices and vending machines, at RER train stations, at airports, at tourist information desks, in tobacco and newsstands. I advise you to buy several t+ tickets in advance if you plan to ride around Paris, because... It happens that the cash register is closed, or the machine does not work or does not accept money, and you simply cannot leave on public transport at the right time.
Where to validate a ticket
Before entering the metro, as well as on trams and buses, you need to validate your ticket. Without composting, the ticket is invalid. Do not throw away your ticket, but keep it until the end of the trip. The metro has turnstiles that will let you through only after you have validated your ticket.
Fine for traveling without a ticket in Paris
Always keep your ticket with you until the end of your trip and until you leave the metro or bus. Controllers can stop you at any time, and if you do not have a ticket or it is expired, you will need to pay on the spot fine from €25 to €45.
Official website of public transport
The official website for public transport in Paris is Ratp.fr. On the website you will find up-to-date information on the cost of tickets, travel cards, transport schedules, and you can also get directions from point A to point B.
In the picture you see the route from the Arc de Triomphe to the Ile de la Cité, where Notre Dame Cathedral is located. The site gave me information about what transport I should take, travel time and a visual plan.
Paris Metro
The Paris Metro is the city's well-developed rapid public transport system. I believe that the most convenient way for tourists to travel is by metro. This is the fastest and easiest way to get from your hotel to attractions. The Paris metro consists of 16 lines and 303 stations, which cover the entire city. In the city center, the stations are quite close to each other, so no matter where you are, you can take the metro anywhere. The entrance to the metro is marked with a capital letter "M", in the center of Paris, the entrance to the metro is decoratively decorated. In the photo you see the entrance to the Parisian metro, decorated in Art Nouveau or Art Nouveau style, the structure is made of heavy cast iron, and at the top there is the inscription Métropolitain.
In the Paris metro you can ride on a wide variety of rolling stock: from old ones, in which the doors are opened with a lever handle and rubber wheels are installed instead of iron, to modern automatic ones that run without a driver.
In addition, the Paris metro is convenient because it has many interchange stations, and the metro is also connected to commuter trains RER.
The metro operates from 5.30 to 0:30. On Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, the Paris metro operates until two o'clock in the morning. There are just a lot of people on such days. At each station there is a board indicating how much time is left until the next train.
There is no need to buy metro cards; they are distributed free of charge in the metro, at tourist offices, and in hotels. Below I post a complete map of the Paris metro, which you can download to your phone or tablet.
Each metro line, in addition to the number, has a name. For example, Line 1 is called La Défense-Château de Vincennes, the name is given by the end stations. At the entrance to the metro, as well as in the metro, you will see maps that indicate the direction towards the final stations, and you can easily determine which direction you need to go.
There are a few downsides to taking the metro in Paris: it is crowded during rush hour, especially on busy lines. There are a lot of pickpockets in the subway. The Paris metro is shallow, so if you find yourself on the metro in the summer heat, the stations and trains will be hellishly hot and stuffy. Well, the last minus is the absence of elevators and escalators at many stations, especially in the historical part of Paris, so if you move around the metro with suitcases, you will get very tired.
I always advise tourists to stay near metro stations when staying in Paris, I especially like the location of hotels along the yellow metro line 1. The main attractions of Paris are located along this line. I recommend booking hotels in Paris on the Hotellook website, where you can find more than 6,000 accommodation options in hotels and apartments in Paris. Our people especially like to stay in hotels: Pullman Paris Montparnasse, Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile (ex Concorde Lafayette), Hôtel Angleterre Etoile.
RER train in Paris
RER is a rapid public transport system that connects Paris with the Suburbs, i.e. represents our electric train, only more comfortable. Electric trains were created in 1969, currently the length of the lines is 587 km, the number of stations: 257 (33 in Paris), number of lines: 5. These trains are convenient for getting to airports and making transfers to the metro.
Train ticket prices € 1,9 , but this is only for the first zone. To get to the suburbs that are outside zone 1, you need to buy special tickets, which are sold in vending machines and cash registers. If you don't have a ticket, you won't be able to get through the turnstile at your destination. On interactive map Ratp.fr you can see all the train lines, and also determine the zone you need to get to.
The Paris tram network consists of 9 lines, 186 stops, and route network extends for 104 km. On the metro map you can see the numbers of tram lines, which are marked with the letter T; you do not need a separate tram map. As can be seen from the map, the majority tram routes laid on the outskirts of Paris or connects the terminal metro stations with the suburbs.
Most likely, you will need only one tram line, number T7, which connects Orly airport with the final metro station of Villejuif Louis (line 7). Line length - 11 km, travel time from Orly airport to the final station - 30 minutes. A modern, beautiful French-made tram from Alstom runs on this line.
Buses in Paris
Currently operating in Paris 64 bus routes, on which more than 2000 buses travel. Buses often go to places that are inconvenient to reach by metro. At bus stops you will find the route number, map, schedule and transfers to other modes of transport. In order for the bus to stop, you need to give a signal to the driver. Entry is only through the front door, and the doors are opened using a special button. The only problem when moving around Paris by bus is traffic jams, which are not uncommon during French capital. Buses in Paris are identified by two-digit numbers, commuter buses three-digit.
In addition to regular buses in Paris there are 18 night bus routes (Noctilien and Noctambus), which run from 0.30 to 5.30 am. At stops where night buses stop, you will see a large letter N. On the night bus, a regular public transport ticket is not valid and must be purchased from the driver.
Excursion buses
Guests of the city have the opportunity to see the city using a sightseeing bus. There are several companies in the city that organize excursions: L’Open Tour (yellow bus), Les Cars Rouges (red bus), Balabus (red bus).
Once you purchase a one-day bus tour, you can hop on and off the bus along all routes. L’Open Tour (yellow bus) has 4, with a total of about 50 stops. Ticket price € 31 in one day, in two days € 34 , there are discounts for children. Bus tickets can be purchased at company offices and from bus drivers. The bus has an audio guide in Russian.
The Les Cars Rouges bus route (red) covers only the center, the ticket costs € 31, a child ticket costs € 15. The bus has an audio guide in Russian.
Funicular in Paris
There is only one funicular in Paris, which takes passengers up the famous hill Montmartre, to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. The funicular track is only 108 meters long, but tourists love it, and there are always queues for it. The fare for the funicular is still the same. € 1,7 . Funicular operating hours: seven days a week from 6:00 to 0:45.
Water transport in Paris
It is convenient to travel around the center of Paris by water bus. But use the services water transport more convenient for sightseeing from the water, rather than for quickly moving around Paris. There are several companies providing water transport services in Paris.
Bateaux Mouches- a company that organizes river cruises along the Seine. Walks are carried out from April 1 to September 30 from 10:15 to 23:30, from October 1 to March 31 from 11:00 to 21:20. Tour cost for adults: € 13.50, for children: 5.5 €. The duration of the walk is 1 hour 10 minutes. Boats depart from the Pont de L Alma bridge.
Bateaux Parisiens is a company that also organizes walks along the Seine. Guests of Paris are offered various excursions, the cost of which varies. Typically an hour's walk along the Seine costs €14. Cruises depart from the pier at Eiffel Tower at the Port de la Bourdonnais pier. There is an audio guide in Russian.
The best trip along the river can be taken on the company's boats Batobus. They have 8 stops along the center of Paris and by paying a ticket for € 17 (one day), € 19 (two days) you can ride as much as you want and make any transfers and get on/off at any stop. Discounts on tickets for children and students. Tickets can be purchased at the piers.
Paris airports
Currently, Paris is served by 3 airports, which we talk about in specialized articles.
- Charles de Gaulle Airport: main and largest airport Paris, located 25 km from the city center with a passenger flow of 62 million people per year. In the article "" you will find detailed information about him.
- Orly Airport: The second largest airport in Paris, which is located 23 km south of the center of Paris. In the article “” we talk in detail about the airport.
- Beauvais Airport: the smallest airport in Paris, which is as much as 100 km away from the city center! In our guide "" you will find detailed information about transport from the airport.
Taxi in Paris
Taxis are included in transport system Paris. Taxis can drive on special dedicated lanes for buses, so don’t be afraid to use taxi services, just take a few nuances into account. An official taxi will have an illuminated green “Taxi Parisien” sign on its roof, and the car will immediately turn on a working meter. Taxis in Paris are usually painted gray or black, although taxis of other colors may be found. Payment is made strictly according to the meter according to the tariffs.
- Landing price: € 2.60;
- Minimum travel; €6.86;
- Baggage: € 1;
- Price per kilometer under Tariff A: € 1.04;
- Price per kilometer under Tariff B: € 1.27;
- Price per kilometer under Tariff C: € 1.54;
- Passenger waiting (20 minutes): 15 €.
A taxi ride at night will cost more, and a trip across the whole of Paris will cost you € 20-30 . If you order a taxi by phone, you will be charged for the distance to pick you up, since according to French law, the taxi driver has the right to turn on the meter when calling a taxi, and telephones for calling a taxi are paid. Also, French taxi drivers like to demand tips and do not want to understand English, so it is better to show the destination address on the phone or on paper.
If you need to certain time If you want to get somewhere in Paris, for example from the airport to a hotel or from a hotel to the airport, you can use a Russian company. There are several advantages to a transfer: you get a comfortable taxi, you know the final fare in advance, you don’t have to rush around looking for a free car, and you won’t overextend yourself with your suitcases, as happens in public transport.
